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  • In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to a variety of Bruins topics, including Don Sweeney providing insight on the Jeremy Swayman situation and assessing how the Bruins would fare if they had to play the beginning of the season without him. 
    The conversation then turns to their reactions on the lineup seen at the beginning of training camp, and how the lines could look different from last season.

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  • Following Don Sweeney's heated press conference, Ty Anderson joins Conor Ryan on Poke the Bear to discuss the start of Bruins training camp, Jeremy Swayman's absence, and Jim Montgomery's future? Plus, Ty gives his take on why his question to Sweeney sparked such an impassioned response. All that, and much more!



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  • With Bruins training camp just a few days away, Conor Ryan and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Ty Anderson discuss the Bruins' rookie camp roster, the standouts from rookie camp, and what to keep your eye on once training camp begins next week. All that, and much more!






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  • On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss which rookies to keep an eye on ahead of rookie camp. With some names emerging to the top of the list, who should Bruins fans have their eye on? Plus, will Brad Marchand be ready for the start of camp? All that, and much more.

    - Hole in one talk 
    - Riley Duran’s stock is rising
    - Who else is worth keeping tabs on? 
    - Brad Marchand’s status 
    - Could Trent Frederic be the solution on the second line? 


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  • In our latest episode, Ty and I discuss the heft on the Bruins' roster and dive into Brad Marchand's comments about his health, contract status and the vacancy on his line.

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  • On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about Brad Marchand's shocking revelation that he needed 3 surgeries this offseason, discuss Brad's future, Jeremy Swayman showing up to captain's practice, and much more!

    Topics: 
    - Brad Marchand went under the knife this summer 
    - The future of Marchand 
    - Jeremy Swayman on the ice 
    - Leon Draisaitl to Boston dreams are dead 
    - What should we expect from Tyler Johnson? 


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  • In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports hub to discuss the latest round of listener mailbag questions around the Bruins, and also honor the life and legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. 


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  • On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan talk about what lies ahead for the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman as a deal has yet to be reached, and if the time has come for Bruins fans to worry. Plus, Conor discusses his conversation with Charlie Coyle, and much more!

    - Swayman speaks 
    - Reading the tea leaves 
    - How much will this contract be? 
    - Charlie Coyle wants more responsibility 
    - Who are the top prospects to watch outside of the NHL/AHL? 



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  • In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Ty Anderson's interview with Jeremy Swayman, and set expectations for the new season with training camp just weeks away. That, and much more!



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  • In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky run through some potential PTO pickups for the Bruins ahead of training camp, including Blake Wheeler and Max Pacioretty. That, and much more!


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  • Welcome back to Poke the Bear! In this episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins veterans who are most likely to make an impact on the 2024-25 team.

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  • On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is back with Evan marinofsky to discuss the biggest news around the Boston bruins as NESN announces Jack Edwards' replacement - Judd Sirot. Plus, some questions around Fabian Lysell and how much he could contribute this upcoming season. that, and much more!


    Topics: 
    - NESN picks their man 
    - What to expect from Judd
    - The bruins front office doesn’t do so hot in an Athletic survey 
    - What to expect from Fabian Lysell



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  • Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal to discuss potential further acquisitions for the Boston Bruins. Veterans like Kailer Yamamoto and Blake Wheeler could be great options for training camp invites. They also cover the future of head coach Jim Montgomery, and how this season could be make or break for him.

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  • On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Ty Anderson to discuss some of the larger contracts on the Bruins' payroll, what the lines may look like, the future of Jim Montgomery in Boston, and much more!

    Topics: 
    - The Athletic ranks the Bruins in the middle of the pack for salary cap efficiency 
    - How will the Lindholm and Zadorov contracts age? 
    - What the second line will look like 
    - What the third line will look like 
    - Jim Montgomery 
    - What’s happened over the last five years? 

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  • On this special episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a look back at Don Sweeney's tenure as Bruins' GM and make their picks for the best draft picks made under Sweeney. Despite a mixed reputation for drafting, these are the undeniable hits that Sweeney has made over his time in Boston. Do they outweigh the swings and misses? That, and much more!




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  • Evan Marinofsky, filling in for Conor Ryan, welcomes Scott McLaughlin of WEEI to discuss some leftovers from the Bruins offseason. They make predictions about Jeremy Swayman's extension and his level of play, Fabian Lysell's potential role, and whether the Bruins could finally defeat Florida in the playoffs.

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  • On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look ahead and make their first lineup projections for the 2024-25 Boston Bruins. With a notable hole on the second line wing, who will slide up the depth chart and fill that role? And how will the addition of Zadorov effect the defensive pairings? All that, and much more!

    Topics: 
    - Evan and Conor project the lines!
    - How about the second line?
    - Fourth line fits
    - The top 4 on defense is interesting 



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  • Join Connor Ryan and Ty Anderson in episode 245 of "Poke the Bear" as they dive into the Bruins' recent developments at Dev Camp and Free Agency. From highlighting promising college prospects like Riley Duran and Oscar Yelich to discussing the strategic signings of Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, this episode covers it all.
    Learn about the team's focus on defensive strength, the impact of underrated prospects like Jackson Edward and Ryan Walsh, and the exciting prospects aiming to secure roster spots through training camp performances. Stay tuned for insights on the Bruins' multi-year plan for success and the dynamic roster decisions shaping their upcoming season.

    0:00 - Intro
    2:41 - Bruins Development Camp Overview
    7:43 - Player Development Insights
    10:37 - Expectations at BC
    13:09 - Unique Prospect Development
    15:26 - Underrated Prospect Watch
    17:28 - Potential Seventh Round Gem
    19:28 - Providence Pipeline Toughness
    30:38 - Best case scenario
    33:30 - Cap increase projections
    38:18 - Nikita Zadorov's impact
    42:51 - Zadorov's puck retrieval
    46:00 - Lab entry concerns
    53:23 - Potential depth challenges
    54:57 - Addressing roster uncertainties


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  • On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss who will replace Jake DeBrusk on the second line, and if the Bruins' best option could be an internal one. That, and much more!


    Topics: 
    - Who will slot in with Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle on the second line? 
    - Fabian Lysell has the inside track 
    - Joonas Korpisalo’s recent comments 
    - Who has stood out at Development Camp? 




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  • Welcome to "Poke the Bear" episode 242, where Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson dive deep into the Bruins' 2024 Draft Class Review. Join them as they dissect the team's bold move with first-round pick Dean Letourneau, exploring his potential impact and the team's shift towards high-ceiling players.

    Discover the Bruins' strategic draft approach, focusing on building a roster of dynamic players with size, speed, and skill. Get insights into the team's upcoming free agency plans, including potential upgrades in the center position and defense.

    Stay tuned for a discussion on strategic roster improvements and impactful acquisitions shaping the Bruins' offseason narrative.


    0:00 - Intro
    1:16 - Dean Letourneau's potential
    5:45 - Need for patience
    7:45 - Importance of patience
    9:53 - Transition to patient approach
    11:05 - Player stats projections
    13:11 - Jacob Lauko's departure
    16:44 - Bruins draft strategy
    18:04 - Prototype for forwards and defense
    21:52 - Don Sweeney's free agency plans
    22:57 - Don Sweeney's confidence
    24:05 - Upgrading the middle



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